James L. Stemen

James L. Stemen

James Stemen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 5, 2009.
James L. Stemen, age 62, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1985, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2009 at the Pikes Peak Hospice Residence. He was a Disabled American Veteran. James Lee Stemen was born on July 5, 1946 in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Homer and Helen (Bry) Stemen. He was a graduate of East High School and attended National College. He earned an Associates Degree in Business and a Bachelor of Science Degree. He married Elaine Sandra Mascarenas on May 5, 1973 in Colorado Springs. He served his country in the United States Army for more than 17 years. He was a victim of Agent Orange. He was a member of the DAV, the VFW, and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Jim loved BINGO and bowling. He is survived by his loving wife: Elaine; his son: James J. (wife, Tina) Stemen of Colorado Springs; and his daughter: Sandra (husband, Henry) Stemen-Krause of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by 2 sisters: Karen (husband, Brad) Karris and Marge (husband, Jim) Myers; all of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jim will be especially missed by his grandchildren: Yvette, Angelina, Raeanna and Henry James "J". Services will be held with military honors at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. Friends may visit one hour prior to the services in the Chapel. Cremation is planned. Memorial gifts may be made directly to the family.

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April 16, 2009

MARJI TRIMBLE posted to the memorial.

April 13, 2009

Dennis Kimpel posted to the memorial.

April 9, 2009

Luanna Dalton-Thompson posted to the memorial.

MARJI TRIMBLE

April 16, 2009

MY FRIEND,MY MENTOR,MY BRO IN LAW.OH HOW I MISS U SO MUCH!!WHO CAN I GO 2 NOW?NO ONE IS GOING 2 B ABLE 2 TELL ME WHOS RIGHT OR WRONG 4ME!!UR WERE N R A GOOD MAN.ALWAYS B IN MY HEART 4EVER.UR SISTER IN LAW>MARJI{LIL LOCA}

Dennis Kimpel

April 13, 2009

Aunt Elaine, Margie, Jamie and Sandy, and family- So sorry to hear about Uncle Jim. It was so hard to be away and not show my respects at the funeral. Please know my thoughts and prayers were with you then, and will continue to be with you. With much love, Dennis, Amy, Max and Ashton

Luanna Dalton-Thompson

April 9, 2009

To the Stemen family we are very sorry to hear about your loss we were long time friends of the family and our thoughts and prayers are with you all God Bless. Ingrid Dalton, Luanna(Dalton) Thompson,& Martina Konieczny

Mary Jane Heisler

April 9, 2009

To the Stemen family: So sorry to hear the loss of your family member. It was so nice to see Jim when he was back in town when his mother passed away. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May the Good Lord bless and keep all of you.
Deepest Sympathy,
The Heisler's
Mary "Jane" and Johnny

April 9, 2009

I used to see Jim alot at Bingo. He would sit in the same spot everytime. It was Jim's spot right in front of the caller. When someone would win that always won he would yell out same ol' winners. He was a very nice man & he will be missed at Bingo World!

April 8, 2009

Just wanted to let you all know that we are lifting all of you up in prayer. Please know that we are very sorry for your loss. May God surround you all with his love and grace.

Blessings,

The St John's
Steve, Melinda, Mattea and Mallary

Nick Karris

April 7, 2009

Aunt Elaine and Family, Just wanted to let you know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so glad that i got to spend time with Uncle Jim when he come home for Grandmas funeral, he said some things that were very meaningful that i will never forget!

Ken Mascarenas

April 5, 2009

Thankfully, Angie was able to deliver the terrible news to me. I'm at least comforted that I was able to visit with Uncle Jim during my visit there in August for my dad's funeral. He will be missed dearly and I cannot imagine the pain my family in Colorado is feeling.

I'm at least comforted by the fact that my dad is there to greet Uncle Jim at the gates of heaven. The two of them would joke with one another with an almost seemingly brotherly bond.

My prayers are with the entire family but especially those immediately close. I hope that his passing does bring comfort to the fact that he is suffering no longer.

My prayers are with you all and I love you a lot!

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